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Pleuronectiformes - Pleuronectidae

Psettichthys melanostictus (Sand Sole)

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More information for this taxon at: LarvalBase | FishBase | Univ. Washington Data

GENERAL

Geographic Range: Bering Sea, 54 to 66 °N - S. California, 32 to 34 °N
Ecology: Epi- and mesobenthal, 1-325 m
Early Life History Pattern: Oviparous, pelagic eggs, pelagic larvae
Longevity:

SPAWNING

Area:
Season: Jan - Mar (Puget Sound)1 ; July (British Columbia)2
Mode:
Fecundity:
Age At First Maturity: 2-3 yr (females), 2 yr (males)3
Migration:

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